F.T. Williams Forcarp Refurb.

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F.T. Williams Forcarp Refurb.

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Just completed a refurb on my recently acquired "Forcarp" which is FT William's take on the fabled MKIV carp rod
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The tip had lost about 8" from the top so I asked Crucian to make me a new top section. He has done a fabulous job and I would unhesitatingly recommend his services should you need a section or sections making.

I've totally changed the aesthetics of the rod from standard. I've kept to a very simple whipping style with no inters and re-profiled the front end of the handle. I've left the whippings slightly grainy as they would have been when new and reduced the glossy finish a tad.

I'm looking forward to a bit of carp fishing this season, not targeted carp before so thought I'd find out what all the fuss is about :Hahaha:
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Nice! I know just the place.👍
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Nice job Jeremy, 👍
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Bob Brookes wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 4:59 pm Nice! I know just the place.👍
Looking forward to that my friend :rock:
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Crucian wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 6:00 pm Nice job Jeremy, 👍
Likewise mate :Hat:
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Another nice job Jeremy. A keeper maybe?.

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Always fancied a Forcarp and a Foravon to use - will be nice to see them at work!
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Olly wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 7:22 pm Always fancied a Forcarp and a Foravon to use - will be nice to see them at work!
Yes, I'll be on the lookout for a Foravon Olly, FT Williams used superb quality cane but I think they didnt have the following of some of the other MKIV makers. Their whipping style and brightly coloured handle furniture didn't do them any favours in my opinion....
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Lovely job :Hat:
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Lovely job Jeremy.
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